Opar...is the starting point of this fabulous novel of twelve thousand years past, when Africa had in inland sea and a high civilization bloomed along its forgotten shores, when lost empires flew their ti… The world-building is nicely detailed, and I actually enjoyed the matter-of-fact tone once I got used to it. He is the one to watch literally. To see what your friends thought of this book, Fans of Philip Jose Farmer, Edgar Rice Burroughs, H. Rider Haggard, "Lost Race" stories. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Opar is also the setting of Farmer's novels Hadon of Ancient Opar (1974) and Flight to Opar (1976), which focus on the ancient history of the city some 10,000 years in the past. Slow and not real interesting, which is unusual for PJF. He takes elements from Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard's stories about the ancient African civilizations and he is able to create a possible, and might I add, logical imperial civilization that spawned later civilizations. As a result, in this book we have a new mythology getting constructed, without any fanciful elements, but all having the essential characteristic of a dynamic society according to PJF: equality between men & women, with practical sense and courage triumphing over all obstacles. We hear every day, everything that everyone had for breakfast, how much of it was sacrificed to the gods, who those gods were and what their months were. The first British edition was published by Magnum in 1977; it was reprinted by Methuen in 1983. Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016, Interesting take on old story but very entertaining, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015. I hadn't read Farmer's Time's Last Gift, so I had no idea who the man/god Sahhindar referenced throughout the book was supposed to be. Gave up about half way through. Please try again. Goodreads Members' Most Anticipated Spring Books. Il primo appunto che mi sento di fare esula dal romanzo in sé e riguarda primariamente la traduzione. Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2015, Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2015. when Africa had two inland seas (joined by a strait). I have to thank Farmer for really respecting my time. Twelve thousand years ago the great lost city of Opar was in its prime, with its Atlantean tradition, its fabled jewels, its living goddess and Hadon, son of ancient Opar, whose claim to a throne launches him upon an enthralling and dangerous venture. Save for Later. This tale has excitement, action, pulpy goodness; however, the last three chapters dragged their feet. Language: English. The background is the lost civilazations of Africa from ERB, Haggard. A very pulpy 'sword-and-sandal' epic set in Western Africa during the last years of the Ice Age. Per il resto, nulla. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a sword and sorcery/adventure tale set in the year 10,000 B.C. 10,031 B.C. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a fantasy novel by Philip José Farmer, first published in paperback by DAW Books in April 1974, and reprinted three times through 1983. Yet a rivalry with another youth is (I, A very pulpy 'sword-and-sandal' epic set in Western Africa during the last years of the Ice Age. Farmer takes us back into ancient history to show us what ancient Opar might have been like at the height of it's power and what happens when the warrior Hadon gets mixed up with local politics and plots. The work has also been translated into French. -. HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR is a journeyman's tale that on the surface doesn't appear to be much. when Africa had two inland seas (joined by a strait). Perché? Fantasía veterana en el estilo de aventuras en África a cargo de un héroe típico de civilización perdida a base de espadas, mocetones con falditas de cuero y chicas macizas solo por dar el toque erótico. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2017. when Africa had two inland seas (joined by a strait). Unable to add item to List. It was later gathered together with a preceding novel, Hadon of Ancient Opar, and a sequel, The Song of Kwasin, into the omnibus collection Gods of Opar: Tales of Lost Khokarsa (2012). You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Date: 1974-04-00. Series: Tarzan's Africa / Opar / Khokarsa. Recommended, especially since the good folks at Meteor House are about to give us the 2nd book of this trilogy very soon, since this one had ended in a cliffhanger! As his quest for the throne leads him into the wild lands beyond the empire's edge, Hadon finds himself embroiled in a bloody civil war. Please try your request again later. The Other Log of Phileas Fogg (Wold Newton) (Wold Newton Novels), The Philip José Farmer Centennial Collection, Tarzan Alive: A Definitive Biography of Lord Greystoke (Bison Frontiers of Imagination), The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Peerless Peer, Time's Last Gift (Wold Newton Prehistory) (Khokarsa), The Mad Goblin (Secrets of the Nine #3 - Wold Newton Parallel Universe), Lord of the Trees (Secrets of the Nine #2 - Wold Newton Parallel Universe), Flight to Opar: Khokarsa Series #2 - Restored Edition (2), "Farmer has created in Hadon one of the fullest realizations of the mythological hero to debut in recent years." A brand-new edition of the clas… As a result, in this book we have a new mythology getting constructed, without any fanciful elements, but all having the essential characteristic of a dynamic society according to PJF: equality between men & women, with practical sense and courage triumphing over all obstacles. In Hadon of Ancient Opar, the hero Hadon entered the Great Games, battling in the arena for the chance to become king. However, when you dig deep and become acquainted with the characters and the civilizations of this period in time you find many primers, and many clues that Farmer leaves on purpose. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. Philip Jose Farmer is a very fine writer. HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR by Philip José Farmer 1974 The year is 10,000 B.C. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Fantasy novel. As always with PJF well written. It has a few things going for it, such as fascinating and thorough world-building (it's set in a prehistoric ancient Africa, about a civilization based around several inland seas) and a neat plot (the hero is defending his city against a megalomaniacal king, who usurped the throne from his daughter, the rightful queen). Webpages: Wikipedia-EN. I first (and last) read Hadon of Ancient Opar in middle school. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. In Hadon of Ancient Opar, the hero Hadon entered the Great Games, battling in the arena for the chance to become king. Fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard especially will have fun picking out the hidden clues Farmer included. Please try again. Stravolge tutte le aspettative che un lettore si può fare, l'intera sostanza del romanzo assume un altro significato. Hadon watched them for a while and then began pacing back and forth, five steps at a time, along the crowded poop deck. Opar...in the words of Edgar Rice Burroughs, a hidden city of "gold and silver, ivory and apes, and peacocks." Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The book was short though and at times the setting made it enjoyable even after struggling with suspending my disbelief due to certain topics like its perception of race and its treatment of several characters which were mostly one-dimensional. He could hardly add more violence, but he tends to be more graphic in that respect, as well. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. PJF had envisioned this trilogy as a tribute to ERB as well as Ambrose Bierce, but with his distinctive style. Published by Daw Books, New York, 1974. I find myself really wanting to enjoy the Wold Newton Universe books of PJF more than I do. Hugo Award-winning author and SFWA Grand Master Philip José Farmer launched the Khokarsa series (sometimes called the Ancient Opar series) in 1974 with the novel Hadon of Ancient Opar, followed by a sequel, Flight to Opar, in 1976.The series was a tribute to the lost-world tales of Burroughs and Haggard, and a testament to Farmer’s formidable skill at meticulous and exhaustive world building. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a sword and sorcery/adventure tale set in the year 10,000 B.C. In Hadon of Ancient Opar, the young hero Hadon journeys from his outpost city to the heart of the ancient African empire of Khokarsa, battling in the … Start by marking “Hadon of Ancient Opar” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Type: NOVEL. Farmer used his consummate narrative skills to create an engaging and immersive story, Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2016, "Hadon of Ancient Opar" - Philip Jose Farmer [Science Fiction Novel - 0713 - 07-21-2016]. Behind his boat came twenty-three more, all heavily loaded with the precious products of Opar. Furthermore, Christoper Paul Carey, the man responsible for completing the Khokarsa trilogy with Farmer in the long awaited novel, THE SONG OF KWASIN, did a fantastic job with his Afterword, delving into the history and culture of Khokarsa, and revealed the true origin of Sahhindar and his link to a certain noted Jungle Lord. Recommended, especially since the good folks at Meteor House are about to give us the 2nd book of this trilogy very soon, since this one had ended in a cliffhanger! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Behind them were six craft forming the rear guard. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a sword and sorcery/adventure tale set in the year 10,000 B.C. (1569 A.T.) Hadon of Opar born. Hadon of Opar was the winner of the Great Games and the rightful claimant to the throne of Khokarsa, a mighty empire that stretched along the shores of ancient Africa’s great inland seas. Opar, in the words of Edgar Rice Burroughs, a hidden city of gold and silver, ivory and apes, and peacocks. Hadon, King of Opar is a fast paced tale where you follow Hadon’s movements while Opar is besieged by invaders. Thank you Titan Books, for giving us this truly wonderful adventure, narrated like a fable, accompanied by lots & lots of additional information and notes. Because he's not from around that neck of the woods. Opar, legendary city of gold and fabulous treasures, once shined as the most precious jewel of Khokarsa, a mighty empire whose magnificent cities stretched across the shores of ancient Africa's vast inland seas. when Africa had two inland seas (joined by a strait). Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Obsessed with anything connected with Tarzan or John Carter of Mars, I picked the book up simply because it referenced Opar in the title. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Tarzan Alive I found dry and poorly written. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. The beginning of the Khokarsa saga begins here! Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Hadon of Ancient Opar (Khokarsa Series #1 - Wold Newton Prehistory), Titan Books; 1st edition (January 15, 2013). by DAW. We’d love your help. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Please try again. PJF had envisioned this trilogy as a tribute to ERB as well as Ambrose Bierce, but with his distinctive style. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. The story was a bit formulaic and I was bored throughout the first half were the world-building was fairly strong but the tale didn't really grab my attention. Farmer postulates that once upon a time there was an inland island empire inside the heart of Africa just before the great cataclysm that reshaped the continent. But after venturing to the Wild Lands beyond the empire's edge, Hadon finds himself embroiled in bloody civil war between the priestesses of Kho and the priests of Resu. He has gone by many names, but he is both ancient and young at the same time. About Hadon of Ancient Opar (Khokarsa Series #1 – Wold Newton Prehistory). Be the first to ask a question about Hadon of Ancient Opar. Hadon of Opar was the winner of the Great Games and the rightful claimant to the throne of Khokarsa, a mighty empire that stretched along the shores of ancient Africa's great inland seas. Farmer was great at connections, and HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR is filled with them. Because it is through his character that the full scope of the Khokarsan civilization rests and will eventually make its way into the present time. He is pretty much who Jared Leto, of 30 Seconds To Mars, describes in the band's single, FROM YESTERDAY. July 7th 1981 A few years back, I became reacquainted with Farmer's Wold Newton works (rereading Tarzan Alive, and moving on from there), and so I was excited when I heard Titan Books was reissuing several of them, including Hadon. A Sword and Sorcery tale set in an age that rivals Middle-earth and Hyboria, Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013. His mother, Pheneth, is the daughter of an overseer of slaves, so Hadon has a poverty-stricken childhood, and his parents are of a low social class. Perché? Now why is this important? A great rollicking adventure set in the Khokarsa. As a result, in this book we have a new mythology getting constructed, without any fanciful elements, but all having the essential characteristic of a dynamic society according to PJF: equality between men & women, with practical sen. In 2015, Meteor House published Hadon, King of Opar, a new Khokarsa novella by Christopher Paul Carey—Farmer’s coauthor on The Song of Kwasin, and the author of the Khokarsa series prequel Exiles of Kho—about which the British Fantasy Society said, “This book, the author’s best so far, cements [Carey’s] position as quite possibly the best writer currently working in the cl It reminds me strongly of the works of writers such as Rider Haggard and Cutcliffe Hyne (as it is supposed to do) but it was inspired by Tarzan's visit to the lost city of Opar in, Thank you Titan Books, for giving us this truly wonderful adventure, narrated like a fable, accompanied by lots & lots of additional information and notes. A bunch. And that is one of the reasons why it has taken so long for me to read and finally review this book. This is a perfect heroic adventure story. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published In fantasy universes, chronlogies can make things Intriguing. Opar, the lost colony of Atlantis, is hidden deep in the heart of Africa, awash with incredible riches. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Hadon of Ancient Opar. Unfortunately, the characters are sketchily drawn and the story just... ends, like an old cliffhanger serial. The story is set in and around the empire of Khokarsa, a civilization surrounding the … From this ancient city comes Hadon, an impoverished but ambitious young man who sets out to win the great games of Klakor, and thus become king of the Khokarsan Empire. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It has a few things going for it, such as fascinating and thorough world-building (it's set in a prehistoric ancient Africa, about a civilization based around several inland seas) and a neat plot (the hero is defending his city against a megalomaniacal king, who usurped the throne from his daughter, the rightful queen). Hadon of Ancient Opar is a sword and sorcery/adventure tale set in the year 10,000 B.C. The story was a bit formulaic and I was bored throughout the first half were the world-building was fairly strong but the tale didn't really grab my attention. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. You won't be disappointed. wiped out any enthusiasm I might have had. Opar, the lost colony of Atlantis, is hidden deep in the heart of Africa, awash with incredible riches. The first trade paperback edition was published by Titan Books in 2013. A boat journey that takes forever (how many paragraphs begin with 3 days passed?) And after you are finished reading that wonderful novel, then read HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR, and you will see a direct link between the books. Review: Hadon of Ancient Opar / Author: Philip José Farmer / Publisher: Titan Books / Release Date: January 25th. It and the other bo… Parla delle avventure di Hadon - come lascia intendere il titolo originale, peraltro... Now I know I’m not a fan of Farmer, I guess. HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR. Twelve thousand years ago the great lost city of Opar was in its prime, with its Atlantean tradition, its fabled jewels, its living goddess and Hadon, son of ancient Opar, whose claim to a throne launches him upon an enthralling and dangerous venture. I now have no interest in reading the sequel, especially since I know the main plot is never going to be resolved. Obsessed with anything connected with Tarzan or John Carter of Mars, I picked the book up simply because it referenced Opar in the title. And get the rest of the Wold Newton novels published by Titan Books. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. This is ERB If ERB were a good writer; all the energy and creativity, none of the awkward prose and dreadful plots. But a horrific cataclysm has shattered the other great metropolises of the land and the bountiful seas have slowly begun to drain. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a 1974 novel by Philip José Farmer. Bookseller Image. Title: Hadon of Ancient Opar Title Record # 9570. The novels Hadon of Ancient Opar, Flight to Opar, and The Song of Kwasin told the story of the heroes Hadon of Opar and Kwasin of Dythbeth, as they battled a power-hungry tyrant who sought to overthrow the beneficent order of mother earth goddess Kho and … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, $21.17 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Bulgaria. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a sword and sorcery/adventure tale set in the year 10,000 B.C. And what makes it great is the vast world building and, in a sense, world(s) bringing nature of the book itself. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Philip José Farmer was an American author, principally known for his science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. Spring is Mother Nature’s way of saying, “Oof–let’s try this again.” The last 12 months have been, well, challenging is the polite term.... Opar...the Atlantean colony in the heart of Tarzan's Africa. PJF had envisioned this trilogy as a tribute to ERB as well as Ambrose Bierce, but with his distinctive style. Re-reading this novel after 40 years. This story is fun, but it's a bit of a mess. If you're not looking for fictional anthropologies, plenty of action to keep you going. Stravolge tutte le aspettative che un lettore si può fare, l'intera sostanza del romanzo assume un altro significato. when Africa had two inland seas (joined by a strait). From this ancient city comes Hadon, an impoverished but ambitious young man who sets out to win the great games of Klakor, and thus become king of the Khokarsan Empire. Il primo appunto che mi sento di fare esula dal romanzo in sé e riguarda primariamente la traduzione. To explain it, it would be best to read Farmer's other groundbreaking novel, TIME'S LAST GIFT, also published by Titan Books. Here, he took the fabled city of Opar, created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and takes us back into time to tell a story of its past. Thank you Titan Books, for giving us this truly wonderful adventure, narrated like a fable, accompanied by lots & lots of additional information and notes. Flight to Opar is a fantasy novel by American writer Philip José Farmer, first published in paperback by DAW Books in June 1976, and reprinted twice through 1983. Hadon of Ancient Opar is an interesting riff on the sword and sorcery epic, taking place as it does within the distant land of Khokarsa (both spatially and temporally, as Opar and Khokarsa are fictional lands that were in the centre of Africa more than 12,000 years ago). There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. View Larger Image HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR Philip Jose Farmer. Hadon of Ancient Opar is a "prequel" to the Tarzan books of Edgar Rice Burroughs, if the term can be applied when the respective narratives are separated by a chronology of some twelve millennia! I hadn't read Farmer's Time's Last Gift, so I had no idea who the man/god Sahhindar referenced throughout the book was supposed to be. and the hero Hadon of Opar sets out to win the Great Games of Klakor, hoping to become king of Khokarsa. La città di Opar si vede - accennata - solo all'inizio, e per il semplice motivo che è il luogo. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. It's a clever way to play in ERB's sandbox--take an established location (the city of Opar) and work backwards some ten thousand years, to the heyday of that empire. Both parents are members of the Ant Totem. I highly recommend this and the second volume in this series. Ahead of Hadon’s boat were six boats carrying oarsmen and soldiers only. Long story short: Get the book! Unfortunately, the characters are sketchily drawn and the story just... ends, like an old cliffhanger serial. Sometimes I wish books were longer (Stapledon, Golding), but more often the quality of books doesn't justify their length. Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013. Welcome back. I first (and last) read Hadon of Ancient Opar in middle school. From Rare Book Cellar (Pomona, NY, U.S.A.) AbeBooks Seller … Farmer gets the flavor close to the original, except that he adds a lot more sex than the quasi-Victorian Burroughs. There is more to it than you could possibly imagine. I had this in a ratty old paperback. I remember enjoying Hadon well enough, but I never read the sequel (Flight to Opar) and in fact forgot about / lost track of the series for several decades. There was a problem loading your book clubs. But while Burroughs could carry off the formula, PJF does not do as well. I remember enjoying Hadon well enough, but I never read the sequel (Flight to Opar) and in fact forgot about / lost track of the series for several decades. I thought the idea was very good, raising it well above the usual pastiche, and it was a fun adventure. Instead, he found himself at odds with a vengeful tyrant who sent him on a fool’s errand to retrieve a living god’s bounty. This story is fun, but it's a bit of a mess. This is a classic quest story, but it also includes a lot of easter eggs to past works of fiction. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Soft cover. The writing is not particularly amazing, the characters not particularly interesting, the world not quite as unusual as I'd hoped, but he moves the plot along quickly, and never lingers. This book is an explicit homage to Edgar Rice Burroughs. Intriguing historical background for Opar in Burroughs' Tarzan series. Because from HADON OF ANCIENT OPAR we see the pre-existing conditions of the Wold Newton universe thanks to this elusive and mighty demigod. Hadon of Ancient Opar • (1974) • interior artwork by Roy G. 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